Altru Cancer Persuasive Letter

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Dear Name,
When you or a family member is ill or injured, where do you turn? If you’re like most in our community, you turn to Altru Health System.
Why?
Because you know you will receive absolute top-notch medical care. And you also know that you’ll be treated like a real person, by dedicated, compassionate health professionals in a warm, caring environment.
Over the course of a lifetime, one in three women and one in two men will develop cancer. Cancer is the second leading cause of death among all Americans, exceeded only by heart disease. From chemotherapy and radiation therapy to personal holistic services, Altru Cancer Center offers the best cancer treatment available, thanks to your donation.
Your contributions to patients at the cancer center have helped make Altru the prominent regional health care provider that it is. We are
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Nancy Klatt, manager of the Altru Cancer Center, says, “The programs we have been able to put into place with the support of donors helps ease the burden for these individuals so they can focus on their treatment and the other important aspects of their lives. It is such a good feeling for Cancer Center staff to know these programs are available to help our patients."
Altru is your community hospital. We exist to assist you and your loved ones – to provide hope, healing and recovery. Our doctors, nurses, therapists, pharmacists, dietitians, technicians– everyone here who works to serve you joins me in thanking you for your generous partnership and support.
Your donation is helping to make our community healthier. Right here. Right now.
I encourage you to check out our website, www.altru.org/foundation for updates on news and events as well as keep an eye out for our newsletters in the mail. If you’d like to see your gift in action, please call me to schedule a tour of the Cancer Center.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. Thank you so much for your support.
Sincerely,
Jon

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